Industry News

Public vote crowns Redlap as Britain’s Best New Cheese 2025

An Alpine-style goat’s cheese made in Dartmouth, Devon was named Britain’s Best New Cheese on Wednesday 24 September, following a public vote during the live online final of People’s Cheese 2025.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

The Greenbank Hotel announces the promotion of Matt Garland to General Manager

The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth is delighted to announce the promotion of long-serving team member, Matt Garland, to the position of General Manager.

Visit West announce new ownership and new Chair

Visit West, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Billingham, CEO of YTL Arena Bristol, as its new Chair.

Roots to Resilience: Building a stronger Cornish food system

Cornwall’s food, producer and farming community is invited to a special event aimed at fostering a more resilient local food system.

Canned Wine Group launches Ocado partnership to support The Drinks Trust

Canned Wine Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Ocado in support of The Drinks Trust.

Sandford Orchards expands capacity for bumper harvest

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal.

Josh Eggleton Launches FŌDA, a new ‘Festival of Food Ideas’ incorporating the launch of The Pony Farm Bus

FŌDA is a new ‘festival of food ideas’ taking place at the Arnolfini in Bristol this 27th-28th September.

Primrose Farm Shop & Café announces grand opening celebration on 11th October

Primrose Farm Shop & Café, the newly opened hub at Lymburghs Farm near Marnhull, will officially celebrate its launch with a Grand Opening event on Saturday 11th October 2025.

Walk for wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol

A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.

Cornish pubs honoured as Cask Champions by Sharp’s Brewing Co.

Sharp’s Brewing Co. is celebrating Cask Ale Week by spotlighting its new Quality Cask Club.

Falmouth Oyster Festival announces new series of live talks

Cornwall’s biggest and most well attended specialist food event, Falmouth Oyster Festival (October 9-12th) launches a new series of live talks with famous authors.

Taste of the West: Fighting for food exporters from the South West

On Monday this week Taste of the West had discussions with a government official from the cabinet office and the DEFRA lead on Technical Barriers to Trade, to lobby on behalf of their members trying to access European markets.

St Ewe and Cornish Bakery: A partnership built on quality and care

In a significant move for a Cornish-based company, St Ewe Free Range Eggs has become the primary egg supplier for Cornish Bakery, one of the UK’s fastest-growing bakery chains.

Root to open third site in Bath this Autumn

Modern vegetable-led restaurant Root, by Josh & Holly Eggleton’s The Pony Restaurant Group and co-patrons Rob Howell and Meg Oakley-Howell, is set to expand with the opening of Root in Bath next month.

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